1,122 observationsLeast Concern
Red-chested Cuckoo
Cuculus solitarius
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Cuculiformes ›Family: Cuculidae ›Genus: Cuculus
About
The red-chested cuckoo (Cuculus solitarius) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is a medium-sized bird found in Africa south of the Sahara. In Afrikaans, it is known as "Piet-my-vrou", after its call.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Red-chested Cuckoo is Cuculus solitarius.
- The Red-chested Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Red-chested Cuckoo belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Red-chested Cuckoo belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Red-chested Cuckoo belongs to the class Aves.
- Red-chested Cuckoo belongs to the order Cuculiformes.
- Red-chested Cuckoo belongs to the family Cuculidae.
- Red-chested Cuckoo belongs to the genus Cuculus.